Chapter 544: Chapter 543: Celestial Measuring Ruler—Destined National Treasure, Shen Gongbao’s Worries [First Update]

Shen Gongbao looked at Lin Heng and said, "The Nether Lord Banner won’t do, it’s a Yinming Killing Artifact, with immense karmic burden, it cannot be used as a Celestial Court treasure!"

Lin Heng nodded upon hearing this, "In that case, the Book of Life and Death is probably also unsuitable?"

"That’s right."

Shen Gongbao said, "I know Master Shangqing entrusted the Four Immortal Slaying Swords to the Daoist Lord, but... but the killing aura of the Four Immortal Slaying Swords is too intense, it’s too aggressive and bloody, which is not beneficial for the nation. It’s best not to use it if possible!" 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Shen Gongbao’s meaning was clear.

The Four Immortal Slaying Swords are indeed worthy as a National Treasure, but they are weapons of slaughter, while the Destiny Dynasty advocates for harmony across the land.

This conflict makes it unsuitable.

Furthermore, there has never been a precedent in the Celestial Court of using weapons of slaughter as National Treasures.

For example, the Ancient Celestial Court used the Five Directions Banner, the current Great Qin uses the Heirloom Seal, and the Demon Race Celestial Court uses the Nine-Aperture Heaven-Reaching Jade.

Without exception, these are all Innate Treasures, specially refined to stabilize the nation’s fortune.

But the Nether Lord Banner, Book of Life and Death, and Four Immortal Slaying Swords, these.

Without exception, they all control life and death, harming the harmony of the heavens.

For individuals, they are undoubtedly Divine Weapons.

But for a nation, they are not suitable.

"In that case, we need to find another National Treasure..."

"But a Celestial Court level National Treasure is rare in this world, where could we possibly find one?"

The ministers in the hall all furrowed their brows.

Actually, if we were to speak of it, the Daoist Court already possesses Extreme Sacred Weapons that rival the other three forces.

But...

"Then do you think this item might work?"

Suddenly, Lin Heng, who had been pondering silently, took an item from his bosom.

As soon as this item appeared,

An overwhelming pressure immediately enveloped the entire Daoist Court.

"What is that?"

Many people exclaimed, looking at the green little ruler in Lin Heng’s hand, not understanding why this object had an aura as if the heavens were suspended over their heads.

Only Shen Gongbao’s expression changed drastically, looking at Lin Heng in disbelief, he trembled and said:

"This... this this... could it be..."

"That’s right, it’s the Celestial Measuring Ruler from Buzhou Mountain, capable of measuring the heavens!" spoke Cyan Ox beside him.

With these words, everyone present’s expressions changed.

"What?"

"This is the legendary treasure that allowed Buzhou Mountain to support the heavens?"

"Wasn’t this object said to have disappeared with the collapse of Buzhou Mountain? It’s rumored that at the time, Quasi-Saints from all sides nearly pierced through Buzhou Mountain’s ruins, yet they never found this item, how could it... how could it..."

Not only was the Long-armed Ape shocked, but even Tianpeng, Ox Demon King, Nezha, and others were all in disbelief.

"Is this thing really that special?"

The Black Bear Spirit, unaware of the secrets, questioned upon seeing everyone’s expressions and after hearing the Long-armed Ape mention Buzhou Mountain.

"It’s beyond special, this is a Magical Treasure naturally born between heaven and earth, comparable to the Extreme Sacred Weapons, the reason why Buzhou Mountain was a pillar supporting the heavens was due to this!"

"After Buzhou Mountain collapsed, disasters continued, and wars were unceasing, largely because various powers fought over this item!"

"But at that time, it seemed no one ever found its whereabouts. How could it now... appear in the hands of the Daoist Lord?"

Tianpeng had a peculiar look.

Actually, including the Book of Life and Death, he was also full of confusion.

Where the Nether Lord Banner came from, the White Snake Sisters explained clearly upon their return.

The Four Immortal Slaying Swords need no further explanation.

The entire world knows they were given to Lin Heng by the Shangqing Saint.

Only the Book of Life and Death appeared mysteriously in the Western Heaven by the Daoist Lord, and now the Daoist Lord casually reveals the legendary Celestial Measuring Ruler.

This truly left him bewildered.

Instead, it was Shen Gongbao, who always held prejudice, who, after some thought, guessed the origin and said, "Could it be, that Wutian... gave this item to the Daoist Lord?"

Lin Heng smiled calmly, "He and I have a collaboration, I went to the Western Heaven to retrieve the Mahayana Buddhist Sutras for him, he came to the Daoist Court to fend off enemies, and casually gifted me an Extreme Sacred Weapon, which is this one."

After speaking, Lin Heng asked, "Do you think this item can serve as a National Treasure?"

Shen Gongbao smiled and sighed, "This is a naturally born National Treasure, it can hold up the heavens, let alone a nation’s fortune!"

With these words, everyone present showed joyful smiles.

Lin Heng also sighed in his heart.

He never expected that the three Extreme Sacred Weapons he possessed could not serve as a National Treasure, but the treasure given by Wutian became the key.

This truly is like planting flowers with intent that never bloom, but willow trees planted unintentionally provide shade.

"Territory, populace, national artifact, these are no longer a concern."

"Next, should we focus on the National Guardian Beast?" Lin Heng asked.

During the initial establishment of the Immortal Court, the most important aspects are the national artifact and national beast.

Now that the Exquisite Pagoda is to be replaced by the Celestial Measuring Ruler, naturally, Lin Heng inquired about the national beast.

To this, Shen Gongbao stated, "There’s no need to worry, the Guardian Beast is my disciple Ao Bing, he inherits the Dragon Race’s fortune, and should be a Celestial Court level symbol!"

Lin Heng nodded upon hearing this, "That’s good."

In fact, when the Immortal Court was established, Shen Gongbao had already said, for the Guardian Beast, a pure-blooded True Dragon, Phoenix, or Qilin were already the best choices.

Ao Bing serving as the Guardian Beast for the Immortal Court is an overkill.

Only when the Immortal Court advances to the Celestial Court can they truly appreciate the value of a pure-blood True Dragon!

"In that case, it seems there’s no real trouble left, but I see you have worries, what are you concerned about?"

Lin Heng asked, noticing Shen Gongbao’s changing expressions.

Regarding the establishment of the Celestial Court.

Shen Gongbao displayed unmasked concern.

Facing Lin Heng’s inquiry, Shen Gongbao hesitated for a moment, then truthfully replied, "Normally, everything needed to establish the Celestial Court is already there, just waiting for territorial expansion... then the promotion can be held."

"But..."

He paused, somewhat uncertainly, "But that’s under normal circumstances, currently, our Daoist Court is the force subject to the Heavenly Dao’s tribulation, so I’m worried... it won’t be that simple..."

These words sparked contemplation among those present.

Everyone exchanged glances, with evident concern in their eyes.

This is indeed an issue that cannot be ignored.

Throughout ancient history, during the Heavenly Dao’s tribulation, individuals might avoid tribulation, but no force has ever had a stable position.

For those from a long time ago, the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin Tribes, not to mention Qilin, the pure-bloods vanished from the world following the fall of the Ancient Qilin Emperor.

The Phoenix Race only has the Quasi-Saint Ancestor from the Phoenix Immortal Sect and the Celestial Demon Emperor left as pure-bloods.

The Dragon Race has some remnants, but they all ended up permanently sealed in the North Sea.

The Dragon-Han Calamity’s ultimate conclusion was tragic.

As for the nearer Ancient Celestial Court, it’s even more so, having long since faded into the dust of ancient history.